The Leitner Center for International Law and Justice is pleased to once again sponsor International Law Weekend.

This exciting event brings together hundreds of practitioners, law professors, members of governmental and non-governmental organizations, and students. The theme of ILW 2017 is ‘International Law in Challenging Times.’ Can international law rise to the challenge? For decades, international law has provided legal solutions to global problems through the development of substantive areas of law, court systems, and a framework for modern international relations. Now we must ask, is this post-WWII regime still relevant? Can it meet the needs of the global community? The rapidly changing global landscape will test the adaptability and dynamism of international law. Unprecedented health crises, massive refugee outflows, climate change, gender inequality and other global challenges require innovative solutions. This is an opportunity for international law to reestablish its strong connection with the global community it serves. Panels at ILW 2017 will examine current global challenges, potential solutions, and a broad range of dynamic issues in both public and private international law.

ILW begins Thursday evening, October 21, 2017, with a distinguished opening panel at the New York City Bar (42 W. 44th Street). The conference continues Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21 at Fordham University School of Law (150 West 62nd Street).